The best star host campgrounds near Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Surrounded by 2.5 million acres of wilderness, Pagosa Springs is a mecca for camping in southwest Colorado. Explore the San Juan Mountains and ponderosa pine forests—all yours for the taking. After a day of adventure, relax in hot springs from the world's deepest geothermal aquifer. Campgrounds here are your gateway to horseback riding, rock climbing, and ATV offroading on 126 miles of trails. When the snow falls, get psyched about ice climbing, sledding, and skiing. Talk about a Colorado rush! Driving a big rig? Get nestled in at one of the RV parks with full hookups along U.S. Highway 160. Many hug the banks of the San Juan and Blanco Rivers. From there, kayaking, tubing, and fishing are right out your door. For secluded wilderness camping, venture into San Juan National Forest. Nine campgrounds are within easy reach of Pagosa Springs—take your pick. One popular spot is the East Fork Campground, boasting campsites at 7,700 feet on the San Juan River. When tent camping, remember to bring warm sleeping bags and layers. Even in the summer, temps can dip pretty low at night. Most campgrounds around Pagosa Springs, CO are seasonal, but there are ways of getting around the snow issue. (Hint—book a heated mountain cabin).

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Top-rated campgrounds near Pagosa Springs

Surrounded by 2.5 million acres of wilderness, Pagosa Springs is a mecca for camping in southwest Colorado. Explore the San Juan Mountains and ponderosa pine forests—all yours for the taking. After a day of adventure, relax in hot springs from the world's deepest geothermal aquifer. Campgrounds here are your gateway to horseback riding, rock climbing, and ATV offroading on 126 miles of trails. When the snow falls, get psyched about ice climbing, sledding, and skiing. Talk about a Colorado rush! Driving a big rig? Get nestled in at one of the RV parks with full hookups along U.S. Highway 160. Many hug the banks of the San Juan and Blanco Rivers. From there, kayaking, tubing, and fishing are right out your door. For secluded wilderness camping, venture into San Juan National Forest. Nine campgrounds are within easy reach of Pagosa Springs—take your pick. One popular spot is the East Fork Campground, boasting campsites at 7,700 feet on the San Juan River. When tent camping, remember to bring warm sleeping bags and layers. Even in the summer, temps can dip pretty low at night. Most campgrounds around Pagosa Springs, CO are seasonal, but there are ways of getting around the snow issue. (Hint—book a heated mountain cabin).

99% (326) • 111 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Pagosa Springs

1. Views For Days! In Town Durango

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47mi from Pagosa Springs · 1 site · RV

This is NOT an RV Park! A single RV pad on private property perched on a hill above the Animas Valley. All the perks of being in town Durango with lots of privacy and 360 degree views. Walking distance to laundromat, convenience store and restaurant. Ideal for a couple who wants a quiet home base to explore all Durango has to offer. Ample parking available next to the RV site. 50 amp hookup with sewer and water. There is a trash and recycling can at the bottom of the hill. Please no kids.

2. OffGrid Camp Pagosa Springs, CO

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9.9mi from Pagosa Springs · 2 sites · RVs

Come and stay at our serene dry camping spot in the Aspen Springs neighborhood of Pagosa Springs, CO. Easily accessible off Hwy 160. Located within 15 minutes drive to Uptown Pagosa Springs, 20 minutes to Downtown Pagosa Springs, and 45 minutes to the Wolf Creek Ski Area. So many cool things to do in and near this town! The San Juan River runs directly through downtown, and you can float or kayak in the summer months. Pagosa Springs is home to the mineral-rich waters of the world's deepest hot spring, which is fed by the world's deepest geothermal hot spring aquifer, the Mother Spring. You can experience the hot springs for free at Nathan's Hippy Dip adjacent to the river walk. There are several hiking & biking trails, some of which lead you to beautiful waterfalls. Williams Creek Reservoir is only an hour away, where you can spend time fishing, boating, kayaking, and/or standup paddle boarding. The live music scene is lively here, and there are tons of terrific food trucks, restaurants, and drinking establishments to choose from.

3. Mudita Camel's Yurt

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47mi from Pagosa Springs · 1 site · Lodging

Eons ago camels roamed through the San Luis Valley and today they roam once again.  Come and stay at our yurt enjoying views of the mountains and of the camels and donkeys roaming their home.   Take a farm tour and get the chance to pet the camels and maybe even sneak a camel kiss.  Enjoy a night stay at the yurt viewing the stars or enjoying a nice fire at the fire pit.   Come stay in our yurt and get the chance to meet our little herd of camels and wake up to the views of the gorgeous surroundings!  Travel down a few miles of dirt roads and you will find our little oasis of 35 acres.  The hard-sided yurt sits right next to the field where our camels and donkeys roam.  Set apart from the main house, sitting in Trujillo Canyon, and surrounded by BLM/National Forrest, its the perfect spot for recharging. Located off the beaten path so amazing for star gazing but also close enough to the Sand Dunes for day adventures.  Our property is off the grid and allows you to disconnect for a little while and there is a nice creek to go and sit by.  Each stay also includes a farm tour if you are interested.  The night skies have little light pollution and are perfect for star gazing.  We can't wait for you to come and stay with us!Don't take our word for it, guests love their stays with us! "We struck gold finding this magical place. The yurt was so cozy, comfy, and full of tons of extras that exceeded our expectations. We booked our little trip to visit the dunes, but this farm was by far the best part of our trip. We loved our walks to see all the animals. The camels and donkeys were so friendly!"

4. Riverfront Campsite on a Ranch!

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49mi from Pagosa Springs · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Learn more about this land: Beautiful cleared campsite on the Alamosa river with trees all around. Located on a 5,000 acre working ranch with two miles of river. Actual address provided after booking. Our guests love the ranch! Please read the happy reviews! Good trout fishing on private river during the season. A fishing license is needed. There is an extra charge for fishing, children are free. Guides are available. This is a beautiful area for hiking, fishing, exploring! Great bird-watching, including eagles and owls.

5. Mtn Ridge View River & Lakes

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42mi from Pagosa Springs · 2 sites · RVs

This property is a 1 acre private area tucked in ponderosa pines on a ridge over looking a breath-taking mountain view. Below you will find the Florida River flowing along with two spring-fed lakes. You have a private deck at the edge of the ridge to enjoy the view. This site can accommodate any RV size and has full water and electric hook up available. It also has ample flat spots for any tent type or multiple tents. - 10 minutes from bustling downtown Durango - 20 minutes from Lemon Reservoir - 25 minutes from Vallecito Reservoir - 35 minutes from Purgatory Resort - 1 hr from Molas and Little Molas Lakes - 1 hour 10 min from Silverton

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Vanessa

October 2025

25 ft Class C

With pets

3 nights at Views For Days! In Town Durango

Outstanding view of the Animas valley. Very quiet location. Close enough to Durango to be convenient to the trails etc There is a steep gravel driveway with a sharp turn at the top!! Very friendly host.

Don

October 2025

24 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Views For Days! In Town Durango

This is a great location if you want to be close to what the town of Durango has to offer (which is a lot); a short drive gets you right downtown and there are also conveniences within walking distance. Keep in mind that it's a small space, best suited for nothing bigger than a small-ish trailer 24' max... read the listing! There's a great view. Some traffic noise since you're in town, but that dies down at night.

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Sarah

September 2025

22 ft Class B

1 night at Mtn Ridge View River & Lakes

This was our first Hipcamp experience and we were pleased. Easy to get to and well maintained. It was perfect for our sprinter van. A bonus was electrical hookup. the solitude was needed.

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don

September 2025

24 ft Class A

With pets

1 night at Views For Days! In Town Durango

We loved our one night stay. The view is fantastic! Private, FHU, and convenient. We will definitely stay there again.

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Shae

September 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Mtn Ridge View River & Lakes

Simple campsite for a quick stay. The campsite is a gravel drive in the front yard of a home in a rural neighborhood. Active wildlife in the area. We had a deer run by the tent and heard elk calls at night. It's more of an RV spot with an electric hook-up, but does suffice for a quick, overnight stay. Be sure to use the bathroom before you show!

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Eric

September 2025

19 ft campervan

2 nights at Views For Days! In Town Durango

Hosts are helpful but gave us space and respectful of boundaries. The view is great as advertised, water and electric easy to access. Sewer clean out is a bit above ground so challenging for use it with camper van with low clearance tank cleanout connection.

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MD

August 2025

22 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to Mtn Ridge View River & Lakes

Nice parking space . Beautiful deck with a view. Host was great and their dog was friendly. So quiet

Mike

August 2025

27 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Mtn Ridge View River & Lakes

Great spot to stay in while enjoying Durango and Mesa Verde! You are parked in their “front yard”, by don’t let that fact dissuade you. The views from our camper made us feel like we were in the woods, and yet we were very close to town. Chris and his wife were excellent hosts. He gave us ideas on where to eat (11th Street Station was great) and other local activities to enjoy.

Happiness is a yurt with mountain views and camels for company.

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Anthony

August 2025

1 night at Mudita Camel's Yurt

We had a great time staying on Meghan’s land. We rolled in late for our stay, but had no trouble with the clear instructions she provided. The yurt is truly a treat, coming stocked with camping stove supplies so we were able to cook some light meals. I also really enjoyed the wood-burning stove to keep warm. We also treated ourselves to some camel milk fudge and camel yarn. We stopped here for our trip to Great Sand Dunes, and Meghan recommended we stopped at Sand Dunes Recreation hot springs in Hooper nearby. It was just what we needed! Incredible place for a desert getaway.

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Britt

July 2025

Tent

With pets

4 nights at Riverfront Campsite on a Ranch!

We LOVED our time at PR ranch. It was exactly what we were looking for- secluded, beautiful, and accessible. We hiked a bit, played in the river (young sons), fished, and just enjoyed being outside together. We drove through some of the Rio Grande National forest and that was awesome, we even got to see Bighorn sheep. Glenn is a lovely man and took us around the property in his mule (4- wheeler). We highly recommend this property.

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John

July 2025

28 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Views For Days! In Town Durango

We had a phenomenal 4 night stay here and are looking forward to coming back! Epic views of the mountains, valley, and river. Hosts were super helpful with directions and parking assistance. A great choice if you’d like to be closer in town.

Lei

July 2025

With kids

1 night at Mudita Camel's Yurt

We loved Matt’s land, animals, and yurt! The yurt was very comfortable and cozy. Also, my kids really loved playing with the animals! They were really tame. Matt had the best hospitality and was very friendly! I would 100% recommend this to someone and come back again. Thank you Matt!

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Rick

May 2025

25 ft campervan

29 nights at OffGrid Camp Pagosa Springs, CO

Great spot in quiet serene setting, nice size level gravel pad and cell reception is very good. I highly recommend this space for a day or month.

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Sarah

May 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Riverfront Campsite on a Ranch!

We enjoyed our stay here. Quiet, private camping right on the water. Plenty of shade. Level spots for tents and seating. Thanks for Glen, Kate, Caitlin and Joe for their hospitality.

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Tony

April 2025

Tent

2 nights at Riverfront Campsite on a Ranch!

This is a cool spot right on the river. It's pretty far out there, 15 miles down a gravel road, and at least 30 mins from the nearest town. It's a nice little canyon, with some rock formations, the river, and a flat campsite protected by a fence. Valerie the host was very nice and got me all setup with clear directions. The campsite is right next to the road but only 2 vehicles came down it in the 2 days I was there. If you want some peace and quiet and privacy this is a great spot to check out.

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Kelvin

March 2025

29 ft Class A

1 night at Mtn Ridge View River & Lakes

Really nice spot to stay, definitly a recommendation! Very kind host, greets you at arrival.

Jaclyn

January 2025

With kids

1 night at Mudita Camel's Yurt

What a special and unique experience this was! We arrived after dark, and the off GPS directions were excellent and easy to follow. My son and I kicked off a ten day road trip with our first stay here, and even though very cold outside, the yurt was cozy and warm. The bed is very comfy, and there are thoughtful touches throughout the yurt including a kettle for the wood stove, handmade soaps, games, and a French press just to name a few. Meghan and Liam gave us a great farm tour where we got to meet the donkeys and camels, and see the frozen creek. Would definitely book again.